Dartford Crossing shuts after motorbike crash
There is around 4 miles of traffic
20 firefighters rushed to hospital after Rettendon explosion
Three fire engines were destroyed at the scene
Five Essex pubs with playgrounds where children can have fun this summer
There are plenty of family-friendly pubs in Essex - but very few have dedicated play areas for children
Call police immediately if you see this missing woman who could be in Stanford-le-Hope
She is likely to be driving a red Peugeot, registration number KN19 LVW
Watch as huge explosion sends shockwaves across Essex after fertiliser fire
A huge ball of fire and plumes of smoke were seen billowing into the air
Locals told to keep windows and doors shut as smoke continues to billow across Essex
Crews have been working throughout the night
The really quiet beach largely untouched by tourists among the best in Essex
It really is a tranquil, atmospheric find
Rettendon business say it's a 'miracle no one died' after 'immense disaster' explosion
Some businesses have been forced to close while the incident is dealt with
Watch as Henry Nowak's murderer tells mother to take murder weapon
Vickrum Digwa told his mother to take the knife he used to stab Henry Nowak to death away from the crime scene
'Major incident' fire update as homes shake after 'explosion' at Rettendon industrial unit
Fire crews have issued an update
The historic Essex forest where snakes can be found in 'large numbers'
You may find adders as well as grass snakes
Essex takeaway told 'urgent improvement necessary' as its rated 0 for hygiene
The inspector found various 'concerns'
Locals say town 'feels encompassed' by 850-home plan
Gladman Developments is proposing the large-scale development that includes land for a primary school, a community centre, and sports pitches
Essex Busted star James Bourne gives rare update into health
The singer says he is "still not out of the woods"
Locals say parking fee increases at Essex hospitals are 'robbing the sick'
The rise comes due to the costs of maintaining the car parks increasing
Racing to return to Chelmsford City Racecourse 'as soon as possible'
No action has taken place since March
Essex's 'desirable' suburb that has 'everything you could need' but is often overlooked
Residents say there's a 'core community' where people get on and look out for each other
Busy Essex trainline disrupted due to 'police incident'
Disruption is expected until 8pm
Risk assessment 'did not recommend' rescue equipment at beach where two people died
It was said that the equipment would be "unlikely" to be deployed
Essex library temporary closed after 'person defecated in several places'
The library has a Barclays hub within it
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